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Lavender

(42 Posts)
Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 13:26:30

Just been out and trimmed lavender bushes , took off dead flowers and instead of making little sachets as I usually do to put in linen cupboards , just chucked them in . Too much faffin grin

Zengran Sat 01-Sept-12 13:34:05

grin

kittylester Sat 01-Sept-12 13:36:21

Nonu well said. Have a brew instead.

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 13:38:16

Will do , as it"s a bit early for wine

Ella46 Sat 01-Sept-12 13:41:31

I did the same Nonu and it made the green bin smell wonderful! smile

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 13:48:11

Well just think what going to do for my linen cupboard !!! smile

Nanadogsbody Sat 01-Sept-12 15:07:06

What's a linen cupboard?

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 15:13:32

eh where you keep linens , ie sheets , towels . I just old fashioned me grin

anneandgraham Sat 01-Sept-12 15:17:33

i pick lots lavendar but never seem to get it at right time so it does not drop!! just stick it in vases, keep meaning to dry it off and make sachets but it never seems to happen!!

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 15:19:26

I think I left mine a bit late but been so busy with family here ,then hopping over to France , so forgot , but it still smells nice smile

anneandgraham Sat 01-Sept-12 15:28:18

yes love smell of lavendar I often use the essential oils when I give people massage as it the most relaxing one I find.
cant wait to have my pamper day OH booked for my birthday treat later on t his month!!

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 15:31:08

So you are a mausseur [spelt right] how great , and I am lead to believe that you as well as the client get benefits from it ? I used to have massages and loved them but haven"t been recently .sunshine

anneandgraham Sat 01-Sept-12 17:32:00

well to be honest I think it drains you when you give someone a massage, but I do enjoy it.

I have hardly any clients people just seem to want pedicures, manicures and waxing, guess massage is bit of a luxury!!

whenim64 Sat 01-Sept-12 17:41:24

In the post this morning, my tiny lavender plant plugs have arrived from Thompson and Morgan - they were free, just paid p and p. Six each of 'Hidcote', 'Munstead' and 'Little Lady' which are only 2 - 3 inches high, but look robust. Bargain!

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 17:51:12

WhenIm64 , Thompson and Morgan are over here in Suffolk , well you know that already .

whenim64 Sat 01-Sept-12 18:00:56

Nonu in that case, can you nip in there and ask them if they've posted my irises yet?? grin

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 18:19:38

My pleasure dear only trouble is , I am in the middle of preps for USA , if they haven"t arrived when I return on 16/10/12 , let me know and I will give them hell x

whenim64 Sat 01-Sept-12 18:32:00

Cheers Nonu grin

Have a lovely time in the USA smile

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 18:35:54

Thanks Sweetpea, we off to Detroit , the great lakes then down to the Carolinas .

whenim64 Sat 01-Sept-12 18:38:04

I'm envious. I went to the Carolinas a few years back, before heading off for Memphis and New Orleans. Happy memories! smile

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 18:41:05

Graceland ? been there twice , tell u what done our ESTA today so if u hopp in beside us they"ll never notice . I won"t tell sunshine

anneandgraham Sat 01-Sept-12 18:44:35

not done usa at all y et!! we off to India on Oct 9th what date you go away Nonu??

the visa has finally come is very involved for India!!confused

whenim64 Sat 01-Sept-12 18:50:46

Oh yes, Graceland is wonderful. Small house, great big paddocks for his beloved horses. smile

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 18:53:12

Tuesday 11th September for 5 weeks , can"t wait . No visas for U.S. just the ESTA and because we have been so many times before we just type passport N" and straight away Authorization Approved . No questions just great . You enjoy India , have u been before ?

Nonu Sat 01-Sept-12 18:54:28

Did you also go to the home in Tupelo where he was born ?